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CADILLAC
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl
with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has
two GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains
very
well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used
if stains are stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
or
it will set.
USING FOA2M-TYPE CLEANER ON FABRTC
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
along stitch or welt lines.
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Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate
the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the secnon, use a sponge to remove the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry
it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
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USING SOLVENFTTPE CLEANER ON
FABRlC
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to
use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife or scraper. Use
very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside
of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean
section of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring.
(See the previous
NOTICE.)
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Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils,
wax
crayon, tar and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type instructions above.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,
milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
@ Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
to
dry.
CLEANING VINYZ OR LEATHER
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
more
than once.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
CLEMING SPEDR COWTRS
Vacuum around a Delco-Bose speaker cover gently, so that the speaker
won’t be damaged. If something gets on one
of them, follow the steps
earlier under “Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric.” Use as little
solvent
as you can.
Cure of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild dish
washing soap).
Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth.
Wood surfaces can be polished using ordinary household furniture
polishes. Apply the polish to a clean cloth, then rub the cloth on the
wood panel.
CARE OF SAFETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.
A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely
weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean
safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
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Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
WINDSHiELD AND WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Powdera (GM Part
No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR
CADILLAC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Khicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays
of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing
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abrasives. -All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed
to dry on the surface,
or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Pfinish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the
Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
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CAREAND CLEmING OF PltLAETON TOP
The cloth cover material used on the Cadillac Phaeton Top option is an
extremely durable material that will, with proper care, retain its
appearance for a long period
of time. The top can also be subjected to
commercial car wash equipment procedures and cleaning solutions
without adversely affecting the appearance
of the material.
Your phaeton top should be washed frequently with neutral soapsuds and
cold or lukewarm water and a soft-bristled brush. Rinse the top with
sufficient quantities
of clear water to remove all traces of soap. If the
cover has been allowed to get severely soiled and cannot be properly
cleaned with soap and water, a mild cleaning agent can be used, such as
G.M. Multipurpose Powdered Cleaner (G.M. Part No. 1050803). Rinse
the entire top with water; then apply the mild cleaner
on a small area
(approximately
two square feet). Scrub the area with a soft-bristled hand
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sponge and then rinse the balance
of the cleaner off with water. Use a
liberal amount
of water to prevent the cleaner from running down onto
the body finish and drying. This could cause streaks to the paint
finish.
If the cover material has been stained with grease, oil or tar, use G.M.
Spot Lifter (G.M. Part No. 1051398) and follow label directions.
The texture and material
of the phaeton top material causes it to be
receptive to lint accumulation; therefore, the use
of certain types of cloth
during cleaning operations
will cause a temporary lint discoloration. To
avoid this, use a brush or suitable sponge when cleaning.
No waxes, polishes, sealers or “dressing” type materials should be applied
to the top material.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners
on them because you could damage this
coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a
wax may be applied.
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silico
carbide cleaning b
WHITE SIDEWaL TIIRES
Your Cadillac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use
a stiff brush with it.
WEATHERSTRIPS
These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there
will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
FOREIGN MATEML
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other
foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe
for painted surfaces for these
stains.
FINISH DA2MAGE
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
UNDERBODYMMNTENNrE
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least
every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this
for you.